Every year, the Ryder Studio in Santa Fe works with a small group of students on the fundamentals of realist representation. Ryder Studio emphasizes drawing, in teaching students to observe the fall of light on the subject.

At Argos we’re a studio for the drawing-driven art of intaglio printmaking, and host open life-drawing groups. We’re therefore pleased to present a yearly exhibit by the students at Ryder Studio, supported by examples of work by their instructors.

Reception: Friday, April 8th, 5:30 – 7:30Exhibit: April 8 through May 1st

Western artwork, whether music, literature or painting, is often self-referential. Fine-art printmaking has been no exception. The 2015 annual historical prints exhibit at Argos surveys this theme across five centuries.

Robert Bell curated these 125 pieces from his collection. He will deliver a gallery talk on the network of cross-references throughout the exhibit, on the Sunday following the opening. Please RSVP for this talk.

Mary Teichman is a master of multiple color etching. The difficulty of the technique is enough to dissuade most artists, even most printmakers, from adopting it. Teichman aspired to it early and has become an acknowledged master of the method, which yields uniquely rich, dense images.

Argos presents a comprehensive exhibit of Teichman’s work. Please join us for the reception.